Panel filter for FD

[ej20i]

hey guys, thinking of gettin an air filter soon...(dont want PODS) wad brand do u think i shud go with and roughly how much do they worth??
thinking K&N...but most ppl i tok to...suggested a jap brand...i want APEXi but not sure if they make the filter for my car or not.

[musers]

As far as I know, K&N panel filter goes on US ebay for around 50 something USD, well do panel filter make a difference though when comparing to the stock one?

[denot]

there's mugen one... I think JDM concept sell one of them...

[FD2R]

there's mugen one... I think JDM concept sell one of them...

here the link:
MUGEN HI-PERFORMANCE AIR FILTER - CIVIC FD1 (1.8L) (http://www.ozhonda.com/forum/showthread.php?t=63624)

[Shimian]

Would be interesting to know which panel filter gives better air flow. I think anything is better than the stock paper filter. Also you will save money in the long run vs stock. I currently have K&N but may look at alternatives to compare

[denot]

just a quick question... in terms of durability and usability, which one better Panel filter or SRI?

[danjoy25]

I'd go the panel as it still stock looking and you won't be sucking hot air. Only thing I might do is modify the air box so it can get more fresher air, maybe adding a flexible pipe/tubing which is directed to the bumper and to the air box.

I want one as well, maybe we can do a group buy. :)

[Shimian]

I'd go the panel as it still stock looking and you won't be sucking hot air. Only thing I might do is modify the air box so it can get more fresher air, maybe adding a flexible pipe/tubing which is directed to the bumper and to the air box.

I want one as well, maybe we can do a group buy. :)

I was thinking about removing resonator and routing a pipe to the foglights. But its 1 foot off the ground and its a bit risky. I might try to route it higher so its atleast 1.5-2 feet from the ground

[Frost_FD]

Just get a CAI if you guys want to remove resonator.
Get beastly sound and improved reaction and fuel reduction.

[danjoy25]

CAI would be the go, but they cost atleast $400+, take out the front bumper to install and clean the filter and will eventually force me to get a full exhaust and maybe a piggyback computer. LOL!

[Shimian]

Just get a CAI if you guys want to remove resonator.
Get beastly sound and improved reaction and fuel reduction.

As danjoy said, its another $400. Dont really want to spend that much. I want to keep the stock look. So really just to remove some extra weight, maybe a slight sound increase

[JaCe]

Panel filter... throttle response and engine feels marginally better- maybe a little bit smoother? But for me since I put it in so early, hard to tell if it was the filter or just engine becoming run in. Don't expect any kW gain- but I guess at least it's cost can be justified as it can be reused.

ps. I'd be curious to see how Mugen panel filter goes. I personally used K&N.

[ej20i]

jace u have pod...lolz
danjoy lets do a group buy for mugen panel filter
any1 interested?!?!??!?!?!?!??!

[musers]

i would :P but need someone to be a lab mouse first

[danjoy25]

$price for the POD is $160ish so you can't go wrong since its reusable and its guaranteed to make to go quicker since its a "MUGEN" LOL!

[denot]

jace u have pod...lolz

he has K&N Panel filter before... :p

[musers]

where can we group buy from?

[danjoy25]

Not sure but if we have atleast 5 ppl, then will be worth approaching any of the sponsor here. :)

[ej20i]

oops my bad jace..

[Mini-Euro]

I'm interested in getting a panel filter. My question is does fd1 drop in panel fit into the FD2.

[Shimian]

I'm interested in getting a panel filter. My question is does fd1 drop in panel fit into the FD2.

no it will not. FD1 shape has one of the corners chopped. FD2 is a rectangle panel

[JaCe]

he has K&N Panel filter before... :p

I'm insulted he thought I was that stupid!

[ej20i]

lolz...jokes man jokes...
i love u jace...hehe

[Jo_e]

I'm insulted he thought I was that stupid!

Im gonna keep quiet on this one aye?:p

[denot]

I'm insulted he thought I was that stupid!

OMG! are you angry at me? T-T I didnt mean it dat way... I was about to purchase your one but then we realise that it wont fit my FD2 remember? :(

[ej20i]

na denot, he was aiming that at me....lol...take it easy yo.

[JaCe]

lol i meant my good mate ej20i... i was insulted that someone who knows me in real life would think i was THAT retarded.

and jo_e.. keep ur mouth shut :P

[cracker]

now now fellas lets keep the FD community friendly. wer all mates here

[ej20i]

HAHAHHA....btw is that Jo_e as in joey?!?!?!

[JaCe]

HAHAHHA....btw is that Jo_e as in joey?!?!?!

lol and the light bulb turns on!

[Mini-Euro]

Hi guys

Anyone know if there is any aftermarket drop in panel for the FD2 available?

[black8thgen]

lols yeah im now interested in buying a panel filter for my fd2....

[d@vid]

I wanted to repalce my panel filter, but i checked on K&N don't know which is the correct model for mine.

[gerard]

it's 33-2343
I have it in my sport

[black8thgen]

how much did it cost you?

and does it affect sound at all?

[d@vid]

it's 33-2343
I have it in my sport

Thanks :thumbsup:

[gerard]

how much did it cost you?

I bought it in Singapore for about Sing$110 or about $90 then.

and does it affect sound at all?

Hardly noticed but maybe a slightly sportier tone at higher rpms on wide open throttle

[black8thgen]

ohhh i see. hmmm. thats alright..

[EricL]

So anyone up for a group buy for the FD2 panel filter?

[black8thgen]

which one though..

[denot]

Quick question... for auto, is it better to buy the Panel filter or SRI?

[EricL]

which one though..

The KN filter 33-2343

[black8thgen]

oh right, you can purchase them in stores around sydney.. i was looking it up on the K&N website, apparantly all local autoONE and repco stores can get them in stock?

btw heres the site: http://www.knfilters.com/search/dealersearch.aspx

[denot]

^^^ correct... I asked Repco last time, and they said yes they can...

[black8thgen]

ahh, how much did they say it would cost?

[EricL]

oh right, you can purchase them in stores around sydney.. i was looking it up on the K&N website, apparantly all local autoONE and repco stores can get them in stock?

Did they give you a price. I called up the distributor today they quoted me 115 without freight.

[denot]

They didnt... coz I dunno the part number at that time... (and they dont as well... somehow)

[black8thgen]

ill head down to repco and auto one at waitara in a few days and get a quote for it.

[d@vid]

I just ordered one from ebay, just waiting for them to ship out.

[black8thgen]

got a link for that mate?

[JOhnnyFD]

K&N AIR Filter OR K&N TYPHOON Kit SRI???

[black8thgen]

i just called up autoone, they said K&N dont even have the air filter for the fd2 in australia yet.. so only way is to ebay it now, along with going to singapore etc.. =]

[denot]

hmmm dats a bit weird... should you try autobarn?

[d@vid]

the filter i orderd is K&N

I ring autobarn near my place, they have no idea whats the model.

so i just orderd off ebay.

[black8thgen]

yeah im ordering off ebay in a week's time or so..

[Waternmo]

any link or fotos guys? wats the k&n part number? is it the same panel filter as the usdm civic si?

[black8thgen]

yeah, part number is 33-2343

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/K-N-AIR-FILTER-33-2343-2006-08-HONDA-CIVIC-SI-ELEMENT_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQ_trksidZp4634Q2ec0Q2em14 QQhashZitem220359327453QQitemZ220359327453QQptZMot orsQ5fCarQ5fTruckQ5fPartsQ5fAccessories

[Waternmo]

oh, so its the same panel filter as the USDM K20Z3 engine... cool!

[black8thgen]

yep =D

[fab4272]

Just get a CAI if you guys want to remove resonator.
Get beastly sound and improved reaction and fuel reduction.

Think about the CAI option if your car is under warranty. Remember the 26 page long thread about the guy who's engine blew up and Honda stated it was due to mod's, one of them being the CAI.....

[cracker]

yeah but i thought in that thread we came to the conclusion that honda was just using excuses not to give him a new engine?
nd im sure other ppl have CAI's too, i know there are alot of ppl with sri'z

[fab4272]

True, but sometimes they will use whatever excuse they can to not pay for repairs.

My statement was an observation only and that if you want to fit a CAI within the warranty period, then fit it with the knowledge that another member has had problems with Honda.

[Waternmo]

yea, my mates FD1 had a leakin washer bottle n he was asked to take out his HID and groundin wire kit b4 they will fix the car... anywayz, the stock airbox's design isnt bad, all u need is a pipe for direct cool air and a high flow panel filter

[black8thgen]

did you get ur hks panel filter btw? i really want one =[... for FD2 as well??!?!

man 330hk dollars is so damn cheap..... is it better air flow than K&N filter u reckon?

[Waternmo]

yea i ordered it today, they dun hav it in stock atm and i'm leavin soon, so i paid them 330hkd for this filter n around 100hkd for postage to brisbane. HKS has better flow than K&N for sure but is well known for poor filtration lol, but i think it shud be fine with the cleaner air in aus... topracing also stock trust panel filter which is K&N style without the oil!

[black8thgen]

damn, any chance i can order one from here?

[Waternmo]

yea u can order from their website, http://www.topracing.com.hk/catalog/index.php, email them for a quote!

[black8thgen]

ah sweet thanks buddy =]

[Waternmo]

they shud hav it in stock now, just picked it up today!

[black8thgen]

nicenice. when u get back to sydney? would like to know how it performs before i buy =D

[Waternmo]

im from brisbane sorry haha~!

[black8thgen]

well. yeah when do ya get back to bris? lol. feel pretty tempted to get the hks one, just cos its diff to K&N and sounds to be pretty good lol. but i'll wait for ur comments on it =D

[Waternmo]

oh okok, i'll post up sum comments with the filter in may when i get back, not experting much from it as its only a replacment filter but yea sumthin diff to K&N... this is the first time i use HKS but i've tested trust, k&n, n BMC, n i do feel that the engine revs up a bit faster with a foam filter eg. trust,

[black8thgen]

ohh i see. fair enough. sounds good =D.

[d@vid]

I do feel a little different from Stock to K&N filter.

[black8thgen]

btw: so HKS isnt a foam filter? and trust filters are foam? So which one do u reckon would get the best airflow? And im thinking.. maybe the HKS filter will need to be replaced? Whereas a K&N one is there for life (supposedly)

[Min988]

The last time I used a HKS and Trust mushroom filter it was a foam not sure about the panels, The K&N ones I feel dont provide as much airflow as a foam filter but i get the sneaky feeling that the k&n provides better filtration(I think because of the oil), given the fact that i've wiped a light dusty residue from my tb after using a foam filter after 10000k, and did the same with the K&n and there was a alot less dusty residue.

[Waternmo]

its true that K&N will provide better filtration than foam filters, the latest HKS panel filter is a 3 layer dry filter (different layers to filter different size dust particles) and trust make both foam and non foam panel filters. i was told that most after market filters can be washed since they ar not paper.

[black8thgen]

ah i see. hmm i'll just wait till ur comments on HKS and i'll prob make the purchase =D

[Simy]

bump? how is the filter?

[Waternmo]

im still overseas guys LOL, so the filter and all the parts ar still in boxes... i'll be back at the end of this week!!! cant wait to test them all....

[black8thgen]

cant wait to hear about em! and see some pics! spam pics =]

[.k.]

mmm can't wait til i stop getting my car serviced @ honda lol, im gonna go down the - try get a pod to fit inside the stock air-box somehow, change intake to something that houses a pod inside a box so it looks stockish and then get rid of stock resonator and run an intake from foglight area to the airbox

or easiest way is change to a diff panel filter, get rid of stock resonator and then run a cai feed into stock airbox :)

ps - let me know when ur back ondy, (thanks for that pm btw) markcivicvti, aero and i meetup to help each other install stuff etc so yeah, love to meet ya and +1 to the increasing modded fds in bris haha

[gerard]

anyone want to buy a used K&N panel filter (FD Sport) pm me

[black8thgen]

why u selling gerard/

[curtis265]

hey guys, hwo DO you take that intake resonator out of the R18? i want a nice sucking sound!

[Waternmo]

same question! but for the K20Z2 !!!

[.k.]

i've seen a few diys on how to take the resonator out, mine will be leaving me once i stop getting my car serviced @ honda.

there are diys on that singaporeFDforums and 8th gen :) look for 'Homemadeicebox intake' or somethign like that haha

[Waternmo]

im very keen on puttin in a CAI leading from the bumper to the air box, but i hav fog lights on the sides... anyone with a better spot to put the piping?

[FallenAngel]

hey guys, hwo DO you take that intake resonator out of the R18? i want a nice sucking sound!

Easiest way is to take off the front bumper

[gerard]

why u selling gerard/

Just traded the car for a new Golf

[FallenAngel]

Just traded the car for a new Golf

Good choice... which model you getting?

Any chance the GTI or R32? :D

[.k.]

options on the cold air feed:

* coming from the fog light area - the space next to the light which otherwise would have the plastic spacer.

* somewhere around the grille area?

[gerard]

Good choice... which model you getting?

Any chance the GTI or R32? :D

Mk 6 to replace the FD2 so based on near similar money, it's a 118TSI

GTI will have to wait till it gets here:)

[black8thgen]

gerard did u feel any increase in responsiveness with the K&N air filter?

[FallenAngel]

Mk 6 to replace the FD2 so based on near similar money, it's a 118TSI

GTI will have to wait till it gets here:)

Ah very nice.. so the Mk6 GTI isn't here yet?

[gerard]

gerard did u feel any increase in responsiveness with the K&N air filter?

nothing seat of the pants to be honest. Slightly more aggressive intake sound is the only subjective improvement and longer time between servicing, more consistent performance over distance.

[eNGee]

Hey all,

I purchased the K & N Panel Filter (33-2342) for me FD1 yesterday. Got it from Autobarn (Macgregor) for $99.

All in all, the throttle response and engine feels slightly better/smoother compared to the stock paper filter. There was pretty much minimal difference in terms of sound.

Nonetheless, i'm quite happy with the purchase ^.^